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Find the best prices from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street, starting from QAR 100.23 and averaging QAR 112.76. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 55m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:54 Cardiff Central | 07:55 Birmingham New Street |   | Find Tickets |
06:24 Cardiff Central | 08:19 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
06:40 Cardiff Central | 08:45 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
06:51 Cardiff Central | 08:55 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
07:23 Cardiff Central | 09:20 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
07:45 Cardiff Central | 09:45 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street train route details
First train
00:30
Last train
21:45
Journey time
1h 55m
Distance
142 km
Price
QAR 100.23*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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